Cardone slams Harris-Walz $25K down payment assistance plan

Cardone Capital CEO Grant Cardone slammed VP Kamala Harris’ housing policies on Fox Business, saying they will lead to the collapse of the housing market in Democratic-led states. Continue reading

Bureau of Labor Statistics revises job growth downward by 818K

The numbers suggest that the labor market cooled off much faster than was previously thought and is not in as strong a position as believed. The Federal Reserve now also has a case to make a bigger cut in interest rates than initially anticipated come … Continue reading

Consumer group behind Moehrl flags commission workarounds

Doug Miller of Consumer Advocates in American Real Estate, the initiator behind the first bombshell antitrust lawsuit, sounds alarm against Realtor talking points that “continue steering.” Continue reading

Consumer group behind Moehrl flags commission workarounds

Doug Miller of Consumer Advocates in American Real Estate, the initiator behind the first bombshell antitrust lawsuit, sounds alarm against Realtor talking points that “continue steering.” Continue reading

US home prices rise 0.2% in July, slowest growth since January 2023

The slow price growth is attributed to a shortage in housing inventory and limited buyer competition, according to a Redfin report published on Tuesday. Continue reading

On Realtor.com’s hottest ZIP codes list, the Midwest reigns supreme

Affordability and a plethora of amenities vaulted Gahanna, Ohio, to the top of Realtor.com’s 2024 hottest ZIP codes list. ZIP codes in Missouri and Indiana made the list too as out-of-state homebuyers search for a good deal. Continue reading

When is a buyer contract required? At showings — but not open houses

The National Association of Realtors’ proposed settlement agreement requires brokers and agents to sign contracts with buyers they’re “working with.” But what exactly does that mean? Continue reading

In lawns and on key chains, stealth commission offers raise red flags

Images that conceal commission offers, like a “3%” mowed into freshly cut grass, have become a phenomenon on message boards and online residential listings, according to an Inman analysis. Continue reading

Got commission questions? This compliance expert has answers

Compliance expert Summer Goralik has the answers to some of Cara Ameer’s questions from “13 more questions agents should ask about commission settlements” as we head into the post-settlement transition phase as an industry. Continue reading

The unmatched value of buyer agents in today’s market

Continue to raise the bar on client service, writes Huntington & Ellis CEO Craig Tann, and show clients why having a buyer’s agent isn’t just a good idea — it’s a necessity. Continue reading